Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Dr. Eric Kelley to discuss financial modeling, Excel eSports, and how competition transforms the way students learn.
Learning Excel doesn't have to feel like homework.
Sometimes it starts with a leaderboard.
And a team called DIM Early Fan Club.
From Control Alt Defeat to Control Alt Elite and Tough Sheets, students weren't just solving models.
They were building a community. Competition created energy.
Humour built confidence. And suddenly, practising Excel became something everyone wanted to do.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on @thefpandaguy
#FinancialModeling #Excel #ExcelEsports #HigherEducation #FinanceEducation #MicrosoftExcel #LearningByDoing #BusinessEducation #ExcelCommunity #FutureOfWork #StudentSuccess #Teaching
In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes Dr. Eric Kelley to discuss financial modeling, Excel eSports, and how competition transforms the way students learn.
Learning Excel doesn't have to feel like homework.
Sometimes it starts with a leaderboard.
And a team called DIM Early Fan Club.
From Control Alt Defeat to Control Alt Elite and Tough Sheets, students weren't just solving models.
They were building a community. Competition created energy.
Humour built confidence. And suddenly, practising Excel became something everyone wanted to do.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on @thefpandaguy
#FinancialModeling #Excel #ExcelEsports #HigherEducation #FinanceEducation #MicrosoftExcel #LearningByDoing #BusinessEducation #ExcelCommunity #FutureOfWork #StudentSuccess #Teaching
